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531 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 80302

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,583

Acres

0.27

Year

1900

Close Date

Aug 12, 2025

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$703

Date Listed

Mar 7, 2025

Description of 531 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302

Listing details for 531 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302 : GREAT NEW PRICE! $100K PRICE DROP IS $50K BELOW A RECENT APPRAISAL. This charming, artist-influenced cottage is perfectly nestled in a prime location along Boulder Creek, with seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity from the sitting room, primary suite and the guest suite/studio. Relax in the beautiful, peaceful, & lush backyard gardens, with custom flagstone, hot tub, & mature landscaping, plus a multi-level rear deck that stair-steps down to Boulder Creek. Explore beautiful Boulder, with close proximity to downtown & trails galore, including the Boulder Creek Bike path! Character and history intertwine in the spacious home dating back to the early 1900's, and presents incredible potential for a personalized vision or to enjoy as-is. Blueprints are available for additional improvements to truly maximize the potential of the home and lot. The guest suite offers rental income potential with its own private entrance, living area, kitchenette, loft bedroom, bathroom and direct backyard access. Might just be ideal for an AIRBNB!?

Listing Updated : 06-11-2026 at 5:14 AM MDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$1,895,000

MLS #ID

RECIR1027999

Close Price

$1,815,675

Close Date

Aug 12, 2025

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,583

Acres

0.27

Year

1900

Days on Site

76 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$703

Date Listed

Mar 7, 2025

Location

Street Address

531 Arapahoe Ave

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

ZIP Code

80302

County

Boulder

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Highland Lawn

Driving Directions

Take Canyon Blvd to 6th St, South on 6th St to Arapahoe Ave, West (right) on Arapahoe Ave to property on north (right) side of the street.

Schools

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

School District

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

2,583

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1900

Style

Cottage

Construction Materials

Frame

Roof

Composition

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$703

Lot Features

Level

Lot Size (Acres)

0.27

Interior Details

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven and Washer

Flooring

Wood

Fireplace

Fireplace Features

Dining Room and Primary Bedroom

Heating

Baseboard and Forced Air

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior Details

Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Deck and Patio

Exterior Features

Dog Run and Spa/Hot Tub

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Primary Bedroom	Main	20 × 11
Bedroom	Upper	15 × 13
Bedroom	Upper	15 × 14
Bedroom	Upper	13 × 11
Dining Room	Main	22 × 13
Kitchen	Main	11 × 9
Living Room	Main	17 × 14
Primary Bathroom Three Quarter	Main	—
Family Room	Main	16 × 15
Bathroom Full	Main	—
Bathroom Full	Upper	—
Bathroom Three Quarter	Upper	—

Listing Provided By

Philip Booth, 3038761073, milehimodern - Boulder

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Property History

DateEventPrice

8/12/2025

Sold

$1,815,675 -9%

$703/sqft

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recolorado #RECIR1027999

3/7/2025

Listed for sale

$1,995,000

$772/sqft

Source:

recolorado #RECIR1027999

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